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SJ05 XPC

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,912 mi
Last recorded95,912 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 XPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,912 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 95,912 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 89,263 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 89,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,191 miles

front brakes worn and corroded

middle heat shield loose

rear brakes worn and corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

slight damage to n/s lower arm bush

Fail 5 Mar 2013 86,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes worn and corroded

middle heat shield loose

rear brakes worn and corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

slight damage to n/s lower arm bush

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,339 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 7 Mar 2012 81,267 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

left hand rear shocker dust cover loose

Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,091 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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SJ05 XPC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ05 XPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ05 XPC registered?

SJ05 XPC is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ05 XPC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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